Posted By The Denver Post On June 7, 2007 @ 12:01 pm In Rockies on Deck | No Comments

The Rockies search for momentum today in the deciding game of a three-game series against the Astros. The Rockies are just 3-7 in series rubber games this year, a trend they need to break if they are going to get into the hunt in the National League West. Despite winning six of their last 10, the Rockies trail division co-leaders San Diego and Arizona by 7 1/2 games.
Following todayâ€™s game, the Rockies head east for a six-game, seven-day road trip. They play three games in Baltimore beginning Friday, then three in Boston beginning Tuesday.

By the numbers
Willy Taveras has enough at-bats to qualify among the National League leaders. His .321 average ranks him seventh in the NL. Heâ€™s in the midst of an 11-game hitting streak, during which he raised his average from .292 to .321.